F-15C Eagle fighter pilots, assigned to the 493rd Fighter
F-15C Eagle fighter pilots, assigned to the 493rd Fighter Squadron, take notes during a brief before departing Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Aug. 15, 2014, for a bilateral training event. The F-15 fighte... More
Service members from the 48th Fighter Wing participate
Service members from the 48th Fighter Wing participate in a combat search and rescue task force training exercise near Hinderclay, England, Feb. 4, 2016. The 56th and 57th Rescue Squadrons coordinated with the ... More
U.S. Air Force service members assigned to RAF Mildenhall,
U.S. Air Force service members assigned to RAF Mildenhall, England, review flight plans on the flight line at Istres-Le Tubé Air Base, France, Feb. 26, 2016. Since 2013, the U.S has been supporting the French g... More
Capt. Norman Popp (left) and 1st Lt. Zico Bruce, 100th
Capt. Norman Popp (left) and 1st Lt. Zico Bruce, 100th Air Refueling Wing KC-135 Stratotanker pilots, prepare for take off before a refueling mission over the Baltic Sea during Baltic Operations 2016, June 9, 2... More
Doug McDonald, a Lakenheath community member and avid
Doug McDonald, a Lakenheath community member and avid aviation enthusiast presented a wreath at memorial park to honor U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Taj Sareen, an F/A-18C pilot at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England,... More
U. S. Air Force Master Sgt. Everette Pennington, 263rd
U. S. Air Force Master Sgt. Everette Pennington, 263rd Combat Communications Squadron infrastructure technician, starts packing up equipment at Rovaniemi Air Base, Finland, May 31. After training together at R... More
An F-15E Strike Eagle assigned to the 494th Fighter
An F-15E Strike Eagle assigned to the 494th Fighter Squadron painted in the World War II color scheme of it's P-47 predecessor makes its inaugural flight at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England April 26, 2019. ... More
Globie, the Harlem Globetrotters mascot, entertains
Globie, the Harlem Globetrotters mascot, entertains the crowd at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Nov. 23, 2019. The Globetrotters are an exhibition basketball team that combines athleticism, theater, and c... More
A child of a U.S. Air Force Airman displays rainbow
A child of a U.S. Air Force Airman displays rainbow artwork in their window in Liberty Village at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, April 22, 2020. The rainbow is a symbol of positivity and solidarity among ... More
A weapons load crew member assigned to the 492nd Fighter
A weapons load crew member assigned to the 492nd Fighter Squadron Aircraft Maintenance Unit loads munitions onto an F-15E Strike Eagle at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, April 29, 2020. Liberty Wing weapon... More
An F-15E Strike Eagle assigned to the 492nd Fighter
An F-15E Strike Eagle assigned to the 492nd Fighter Squadron takes off from Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, May 27, 2020. During a large force exercise with other U.S. Air Forces in Europe-Air Forces Afric... More
U.S. Air Force Col. William Marshall, 48th Fighter
U.S. Air Force Col. William Marshall, 48th Fighter Wing commander, greets a Liberty Wing Airman prior to his final flight as commander at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England July 7, 2020. Marshall will relinqui... More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Kirstyn Caldwell (right) assumes
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Kirstyn Caldwell (right) assumes command of the 48th Surgical Operations Squadron from Col. Thomas Stamp (left), 48th Medical Group commander, during a change of command ceremony at Roya... More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Adam Coyne, outgoing 48th
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Adam Coyne, outgoing 48th Contracting Squadron commander, receives the Meritorious Service Medal during a change of command ceremony at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, July 17, 2020... More
U.S. Air National Guard Tech. Sgt. Latoya Turner, dental
U.S. Air National Guard Tech. Sgt. Latoya Turner, dental assistant, organizes dental equipment during a humanitarian civilian assistance at Malwelwe village, Aug. 7, 2012. The humanitarian civilian assistance w... More
A pilot’s helmet and visors sit on a shelf in the Aircrew
A pilot’s helmet and visors sit on a shelf in the Aircrew Flight Equipment office of the 48th Air Expeditionary Group at Šiauliai Air Base, Lithuania. The AFE shop is responsible for all gear and equipment worn... More
Lithuanian president Dalia Grybauskaite, speaks at
Lithuanian president Dalia Grybauskaite, speaks at a ceremony at Šiauliai Air Base, Lithuania, April 26, 2014. Paratroopers assigned to U.S. Army Europe's 173rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne) arrived i... More
Romeo Ovelek, shop owner in the Base Exchange, displays
Romeo Ovelek, shop owner in the Base Exchange, displays a style of puzzle box similar to the one given to the daughter of fallen U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Taj Sareen, Jan. 19, 2015. Sareen originally ordered a puz... More
A CH-47 Chinook is towed to its static display location
A CH-47 Chinook is towed to its static display location before the official start of the Berlin Air and Trade show, Berlin, May 31, 2016. The Department of Defense participates in air and trade exhibitions to p... More
Airmen assigned to the 48th Munitions Squadron aircraft
Airmen assigned to the 48th Munitions Squadron aircraft armament systems unit inspect aircraft components at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Jan. 11. The armament flight Airmen disassemble, repair and repl... More
An HH-60G Pave Hawk assigned to the 56th Rescue Squadron
An HH-60G Pave Hawk assigned to the 56th Rescue Squadron prepares for a training sortie at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, April. 9. Over the next several months, the 56th and 57th Rescue Squadrons will pr... More
Tony Foulds shares a joke with an aircrew member assigned
Tony Foulds shares a joke with an aircrew member assigned to the 494th Fighter Squadron during a tour at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, March 15, 2019. Foulds visited the Liberty to express his gratitude ... More
A 48th Fighter Wing crew chief performs end of runway
A 48th Fighter Wing crew chief performs end of runway inspections in preparation for a training sortie at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, March 30, 2020. The 493rd Fighter Squadron conducts routine trainin... More
An F-15C Eagle assigned to the 493rd Fighter Squadron
An F-15C Eagle assigned to the 493rd Fighter Squadron takes off at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, July 20, 2020. The 493rd FS conducts routine training to ensure the Liberty Wing brings unique air combat ... More
An F-15C Eagle assigned to the 493rd Fighter Squadron
An F-15C Eagle assigned to the 493rd Fighter Squadron lands at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Nov. 18, 2020. The 48th Fighter Wing conducts routine training in order to maintain combat readiness, and safe... More
Military members and civilians that received the COVID-19
Military members and civilians that received the COVID-19 vaccine sit in the waiting area before leaving the distribution center at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Jan. 29, 2021. Personnel who have receive... More
Capt. Nicholas Szala, 493rd Fighter Squadron pilot,
Capt. Nicholas Szala, 493rd Fighter Squadron pilot, explains the capabilities of the F-15C Eagle to U.S. Ambassador Barry White during his to Bodø Main Air Station, Norway, Sept. 20, 2013. The ambassador met wi... More
Staff Sgts. Charles Hippler, left, and Joseph Bland,
Staff Sgts. Charles Hippler, left, and Joseph Bland, 56th RQS special mission aviators, scan the terrain outside an HH-60G Pave Hawk during exercise Voijek Valour at Salisbury Plain, England, March 3, 2016. The... More
A U.S. military member guards his team against opponents
A U.S. military member guards his team against opponents during a joint training exercise at Stanford Training Area, England, June 14. During the exercise, 57th Rescue Squadron pararescuemen along with U.S. Mar... More
The 492nd Fighter Squadron kicks off its 2016 Road
The 492nd Fighter Squadron kicks off its 2016 Road Show in support of exercise Red Flag 16-4 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada Aug 17. Red Flag is the U.S. Air Force’s premier air-to-air combat training exercise... More
U.S. Air Force 1st Lieutenant Drew Lyons, 492nd Fighter
U.S. Air Force 1st Lieutenant Drew Lyons, 492nd Fighter Squadron, F-15E Strike Eagle pilot, and 1st Lieutenant J. Paul Reasner, 492nd FS, F-15E Strike Eagle weapon systems officer, run through their pre-flight ... More
Veterans Day wreaths line the Tablets of the Missing
Veterans Day wreaths line the Tablets of the Missing at the Cambridge American Cemetery, Cambridge, England, Nov. 11, 2016. Distinguished visitors and veterans were invited to participate in the ceremony by pla... More
An Israeli F-15I Ra'am assigned to the 69th Squadron
An Israeli F-15I Ra'am assigned to the 69th Squadron launches for a sortie in support of exercise Juniper Falcon May 7, at Uvda Air Base, Israel. Juniper Falcon 17 represents the combination of several bi-later... More
A 48th Equipment Maintenance Squadron Corrosion Control
A 48th Equipment Maintenance Squadron Corrosion Control Section Airman paints an F-15C at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Feb. 14, 2018. Aircraft are reviewed every 90 days to determine if repainting is ne... More
Two 48th Fighter Wing Airmen speak with a group of
Two 48th Fighter Wing Airmen speak with a group of children about life in the military at Brookes Cambridge school in Bury St. Edmunds, England, April 17, 2018. The Airmen also shared stories about what it was ... More
U.S. military Honor Guard members post the colors during
U.S. military Honor Guard members post the colors during a Memorial Day ceremony at Cambridge American Cemetery in Madingley, England, May 27, 2019. The annual service includes full military honors to remember ... More
U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagles assigned to the
U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagles assigned to the 48th Fighter Wing conduct bilateral interoperability training with Royal Netherland air Force F-16s over the North Sea June 19, 2020. Interoperability training... More
A U.S. Air Force crew chief assigned to the 31st Aircraft
A U.S. Air Force crew chief assigned to the 31st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy, marshalls an F-16 Fighting Falcon onto the taxiway at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Sept. 2, 2020. ... More
An F-15C Eagle pilot assigned to the 493rd Fighter
An F-15C Eagle pilot assigned to the 493rd Fighter Squadron conducts routine post-flight checks at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Feb. 19, 2021. Through daily training, the Liberty Wing ensures Airmen and... More
Airmen assigned to the 48th Fighter Wing manuever a
Airmen assigned to the 48th Fighter Wing manuever a vintage P-47 Thunderbolt next to an F-15E Strike Eagle for a heritage event at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England May 7. The aircraft named, "No guts, no glo... More
A Eurofighter Typhoon assigned to Royal Air Force Coningsby
A Eurofighter Typhoon assigned to Royal Air Force Coningsby taxis to the runway during an exercise with the 494th Fighter Squadron at RAF Lakenheath, England, Dec. 7, 2015. Fighter pilots from RAF Coningsby and... More
Patrick van Dam, a Dutch documentary photographer and
Patrick van Dam, a Dutch documentary photographer and designer, edits images while on a flying training deployment with the 493rd Fighter Squadron at Ämari Air Base, Estonia, Aug. 16, 2016. Van Dam has been des... More
Staff Sgt. Collin Platt, 48th Aircraft Maintenance
Staff Sgt. Collin Platt, 48th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron dedicated crew chief, conducts a pre-flight inspection in support of Tactical Leadership Programme 16-3 at Los Llanos Air Base, Spain Sept. 15. Traini... More
Airmen assigned to the 48th Civil Engineer Squadron
Airmen assigned to the 48th Civil Engineer Squadron train while at F-15E Strike Eagle taxis by at Royal Air Force Lakeneheath, England, Feb. 8. RAF Lakenheath firefighters are trained to respond to a wide varie... More
Capt. Candice V. Hodges, a general dentist assigned
Capt. Candice V. Hodges, a general dentist assigned to the 48th Dental Squadron, raises a stuffed animal and toothbrush for children to see at the Child Development Center at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England... More
An F-22 Raptor assigned to the 1st Fighter Wing, Joint
An F-22 Raptor assigned to the 1st Fighter Wing, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va. launches for a training sortie at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Oct. 16, 2018. The training serves as a demonstration of U.... More
A member U.S. Air Forces in Europe men's basketball
A member U.S. Air Forces in Europe men's basketball team dunks during the Allied Air Component Command Inter-Nation Sports Championships at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, March 12, 2019. The Inter-Nation ... More
An F-15E Strike Eagle assigned to the 492nd Fighter
An F-15E Strike Eagle assigned to the 492nd Fighter Squadron flies over Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, during a ‘Furious 48’ exercise Feb. 11, 2020. The readiness exercise spans two days and ensures Liber... More
U.S. Air Force CV-22B Osprey flight engineer assigned
U.S. Air Force CV-22B Osprey flight engineer assigned to the 352d Special Operations Wing, prepares to land during exercise Valiant Liberty at Muckleburgh, England, March 4, 2020. The 352nd SOW enhances Agile C... More
Airman 1st Class Connor Sams, 48th Medical Group technician,
Airman 1st Class Connor Sams, 48th Medical Group technician, receives the COVID-19 vaccine at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Dec.29, 2020. The arrival of the vaccine paves the way for a phased vaccine dis... More
An F-15C Eagle pilot assigned to the 493rd Fighter
An F-15C Eagle pilot assigned to the 493rd Fighter Squadron conducts routine post-flight checks at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Feb. 19, 2021. Through daily training, the Liberty Wing ensures Airmen and... More
Kellie Pickler, country music artist, sings during
Kellie Pickler, country music artist, sings during a USO Holiday Troop Visit at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, Dec. 10, 2014. This was Pickler’s eighth USO tour. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Eri... More
Josh Kelley, a former Air Force Junior ROTC member,
Josh Kelley, a former Air Force Junior ROTC member, prepares to place a memorial plaque dedicated to the 495th Tactical Fighter Squadron, a deactivated fighter squadron, at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, ... More
An HH-60G Pave Hawk performs a tactical landing during
An HH-60G Pave Hawk performs a tactical landing during Joint Warrior 2016 at Royal Air Force Tain, Scotland April 20. The exercise provides three-weeks of air, ground, and naval training exercises to North Atla... More
A rocket built by the U.S. team launches during the
A rocket built by the U.S. team launches during the International Rocketry Challenge at the Farnborough International Air Show, July 15, 2016. Teams were required to build and launch a rocket carrying two raw e... More
48th Security Forces Airmen remain vigilant on the
48th Security Forces Airmen remain vigilant on the final stretch of their patrol during a training exercise at the Stanford Training Area, England, April 21. The Airmen took turns protecting and carrying a simu... More
A Vehicle Maintainer from the 48th Logistical Readiness
A Vehicle Maintainer from the 48th Logistical Readiness Squadron checks the engine of a towing vehicle at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, June 7. Vehicle and Vehicular Equipment Maintainers ensure that all vehicles... More
U.S. Air Force Gen. Tod D. Wolters, NATO Allied Air
U.S. Air Force Gen. Tod D. Wolters, NATO Allied Air Command and U.S. Air Forces in Europe commander addresses the Lithuanian media after the official Baltic Air Policing Handover, Takeover ceremony at Siauliai ... More
Greek Minister of Defence Panos Kammenos addresses
Greek Minister of Defence Panos Kammenos addresses distinguished guests and media in front of a 492nd Fighter Squadron F-15E Strike Eagle from Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England during an INIOHOS 18 event at A... More
A 492nd Aircraft Maintenance Unit load crew member
A 492nd Aircraft Maintenance Unit load crew member secures ordinance during the 48th Fighter Wing 2018 Load Crew of the Year competition at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Jan. 18, 2019. The 492nd, 493rd a... More
A 48th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter receives
A 48th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter receives help from his wingman while climbing a ladder during a search and rescue course at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Sept. 19, 2019. The purpose of the sea... More
U.S. Air Force Col. Sean Lowe assumes command of the
U.S. Air Force Col. Sean Lowe assumes command of the 48th Operations Group from Col. William Marshall, 48th Fighter Wing Commander at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, July 8, 2020. While attendance at the ... More
An F-15E Strike Eagle assigned to the 492nd Fighter
An F-15E Strike Eagle assigned to the 492nd Fighter Squadron flies over Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Nov. 23, 2020. The Liberty Wing maintains combat readiness through daily training to ensure the colle... More
The 48th Fighter Wing received its first shipment of
The 48th Fighter Wing received its first shipment of COVID-19 vaccinations at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Dec. 27, 2020. 48th FW personnel will be prioritized to receive the vaccine based on the guidan... More
Senior Airman Nikolas Kinder, 48th Equipment Maintenance
Senior Airman Nikolas Kinder, 48th Equipment Maintenance Squadron phase inspection journeyman, rides his motorcycle June 17, 2013. Airmen who ride motorcycles are required to wear a Department of Transportation... More
An F-15E Strike Eagle assigned to the 494th Fighter
An F-15E Strike Eagle assigned to the 494th Fighter Squadron takes off at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Aug. 21, 2019. The Strike Eagle has the capability to fight its way to a target over long ranges, d... More
48th Civil Engineering Squadron firefighters conducted
48th Civil Engineering Squadron firefighters conducted a joint controlled aircraft burn exercise with Royal Air Force firefighters from RAF Marham, at RAF Lakenheath, England, Nov. 18, 2020. Joint training exer... More
U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 494th Aircraft
U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 494th Aircraft Maintenance Unit prepare to load an air intercept missile to an F-15E Strike Eagle during the quarterly load crew competition at Royal Air Force Lakenheath,... More
Senior Airman Zach Hamilton, exercise participant and
Senior Airman Zach Hamilton, exercise participant and member of the 48th Logistics Readiness Squadron, is hoisted onto an HH-60G Pave Hawk by Senior Airman Jason Fischman, 38th Rescue Squadron pararescueman, fr... More
Zombie “get ya’s” Tech Sgt. Jacob Elliot, 48th Fighter
Zombie “get ya’s” Tech Sgt. Jacob Elliot, 48th Fighter Wing foreign object damage monitor, and his 11-year-old son, Boston Elliot, scowl before chasing participants of the Halloween Zombie Run at the base track... More
The U.K. Avro Vulcan XH558, accompanied by two F-15C
The U.K. Avro Vulcan XH558, accompanied by two F-15C Eagles assigned to the 48th Fighter Wing, fly over Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Aug. 27, 2015, during a flyover. This historic event marks the first ... More
A French Dassault Rafale fighter aircraft flies toward
A French Dassault Rafale fighter aircraft flies toward a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to RAF Mildenhall, England, during a refueling mission in support of Operation Juniper Micron over North Africa, Feb. 26, 20... More
Senior Airman Breanna Moore, an aerospace propulsion
Senior Airman Breanna Moore, an aerospace propulsion journeyman assigned to the 414th Maintenance Squadron at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., applies a safety wire at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, Nov. 18, ... More
An F-15E Strike Eagle assigned to the 492nd Fighter
An F-15E Strike Eagle assigned to the 492nd Fighter Squadron takes off from Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, May 6, 2020. F-15E Strike Eagles and Airmen from the 492nd FS and supporting units across the 48t... More
An F-35B Lightning II performs an aerial demonstration
An F-35B Lightning II performs an aerial demonstration at the Farnborough International Air Show, July 17, 2016. Held every two years, the air show represents a unique opportunity for the U.S., along with other... More
Nigerian air force squadron leader Sunkanmi Akinbohun,
Nigerian air force squadron leader Sunkanmi Akinbohun, inspects a vehicle during the entry control familiarization portion of African Partnership Flight Ghana at Air Base Accra, Ghana. Sept. 13, 2016. African P... More
A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle assigned to the
A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle assigned to the 494th Fighter Squadron flies over Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Aug. 18, 2020. The Liberty Wing is dedicated to maintaining combat readiness through da... More
Airman 1st Class Fatiha Brookins, 492nd Fighter Squadron
Airman 1st Class Fatiha Brookins, 492nd Fighter Squadron aircrew flight equipment technician, explains her role in preparing 1st Lt. Ryan Goodpastor, 492nd Fighter Squadron pilot, for flight as U.S. Ambassador ... More
The air demonstrations team, the Globalstars, perform
The air demonstrations team, the Globalstars, perform maneuvers during Royal Air Force Marham’s annual Friends and Families Day July 25, 2019. The event is about recognizing the dedication of those working at ... More
U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 493rd aircraft
U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 493rd aircraft maintenance unit conduct pre-flight checks of an F-15C Eagle in support of the Spanish-led air-to-air combat training exercise, OCEAN SKY 19 t Gando Air Base... More
Airman 1st Class Fatiha Brookins, 492nd Fighter Squadron
Airman 1st Class Fatiha Brookins, 492nd Fighter Squadron aircrew flight equipment craftsman, explains her role in preparing 1st Lt. Ryan Goodpastor, 492nd Fighter Squadron pilot, for flight as U.S. Ambassador B... More
U.S. Sen. John McCain speaks with Maj. Gen. Edvardas
U.S. Sen. John McCain speaks with Maj. Gen. Edvardas Mažeikis, Lithuanian air force commander, at Šiauliai Air Base, Lithuania, April 16, 2014. McCain and U.S. Sens. John Hoeven and John Barrasso visited the Ba... More
An F-15E Strike Eagle assigned to the 492nd Fighter
An F-15E Strike Eagle assigned to the 492nd Fighter Squadron taxis on the flightline in support of exercise Point Blank 19-8 at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Nov. 14, 2019. The purpose of Point Blank is ... More
Senior Airman Daniel Smalls, 492nd Aircraft Maintenance
Senior Airman Daniel Smalls, 492nd Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, conducts pre-flight checks of his F-15E Strike Eagle in support of exercise Combat Hammer at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho Aug. 16,... More
U.S. Air Force Special Tactics operators assigned to
U.S. Air Force Special Tactics operators assigned to the 352d Special Operations Wing prepare to engage a simulated enemy stronghold during a reconnaissance training mission at Bornholm, Denmark in support of a... More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Levi Dutton, 48th Logistics
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Levi Dutton, 48th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels mobile distribution operator, monitors the instrument panel while refueling an F-15E Strike Eagle at Royal Air Force Lakenhea... More
An F-15E Strike Eagle soars above Uvda Air Force Base,
An F-15E Strike Eagle soars above Uvda Air Force Base, Israel, during the Blue Flag exercise Nov. 27, 2013. Aircraft from the 492nd Fighter Squadron, Royal Air Force Lakenheath deployed to participate in the ex... More
An F-15C Eagle assigned to the 493rd Fighter Squadron
An F-15C Eagle assigned to the 493rd Fighter Squadron takes off during a readiness exercise at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, June 5, 2018. Exercise scenarios are designed to emphasize the importance of c... More
A pilot assigned to the 493rd Fighter Squadron prepares
A pilot assigned to the 493rd Fighter Squadron prepares for a sortie during the NATO Tactical Leadership Programme 18-4 at Amendola Air Base, Italy, Nov. 20, 2018. The multilateral training course focuses on de... More
Tech. Sgt. Jessica Busa, 48th Security Forces Squadron
Tech. Sgt. Jessica Busa, 48th Security Forces Squadron alpha assistant flight chief, checks IDs at the entry control point during the Phase II exercise June 19, 2013. The purpose for conducting a Phase II is to... More
Airmen of the 48th Fighter Wing work on an F-15C Eagle
Airmen of the 48th Fighter Wing work on an F-15C Eagle from the 493rd Fighter Squadron during Anatolian Eagle 15 at 3rd Main Jet Base, Turkey, June 10, 2015. Approximately 250 personnel and 12 F-15 aircraft fro... More
An F-15E Strike Eagle assigned to the 492nd Fighter
An F-15E Strike Eagle assigned to the 492nd Fighter Squadron takes off at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Dec. 2, 2020. The 48th Fighter Wing engages in daily training in order to maintain a ready force, a... More
A Royal Netherlands air force F-35A and a U.S. F-15C
A Royal Netherlands air force F-35A and a U.S. F-15C Eagle assigned to the 48th Fighter Wing conduct aerial operations in support of Bomber Task Force Europe 20-2 over the North Sea March 18, 2020. Bomber missi... More
48th Fighter Wing Airmen conduct post-attack reconnaissance
48th Fighter Wing Airmen conduct post-attack reconnaissance during a readiness exercise at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, June 5, 2018. Exercise training emphasized a broad spectrum of elements from pre-a... More
48th Medical Group Airmen prepare to decontaminate
48th Medical Group Airmen prepare to decontaminate patients with simulated injuries following a mass casualty scenario during a readiness exercise at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, June 5, 2018. Conductin... More
An Airman assigned to the 48th Component Maintenance
An Airman assigned to the 48th Component Maintenance Squadron loads F-15 fan blades at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, June 13. The 48th CMS is responsible for the installation’s propulsions shop, where ma... More
Airman 1st Class Ivy Collins, 748th Aircraft Maintenance
Airman 1st Class Ivy Collins, 748th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, performs pre-flight checks prior to the launch of six F-15C Eagles from the 493rd Fighter Squadron during the Tactical Leadership Pr... More
Airmen from Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, cheer
Airmen from Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, cheer as NFL players walk out of the tunnel before the Miami Dolphins –New York Jets football game in London on Oct. 4, 2015. The game was the first of three int... More
U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagles depart RAF Lakenheath to
U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagles depart RAF Lakenheath to support the combat air patrol mission in Turkey, Nov. 6, 2015. The six F-15Cs from the 48th Fighter Wing deployed to Incirlik in response to the Government o... More
Airmen assigned to the 56th Rescue Squadron load an
Airmen assigned to the 56th Rescue Squadron load an HH-60G Pave Hawk onto a C-5M Super Galaxy assigned to the 436th Airlift Wing at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Jan. 19, 2017. The Pave Hawk’s primary mi... More